German Bundesliga
2026-01-17 - TSG Hoffenheim vs Bayer Leverkusen
A Sports Betting Pick by Niko
Football; Germany: Bundesliga
PreZero Arena – Sinsheim
Saturday, 17th January 2026 - kickoff 15:30 CET
TSG Hoffenheim
TSG Hoffenheim have started the new year in excellent form, most recently demolishing Borussia Mönchengladbach 5-1 in midweek. That win was one of three victories in their last five Bundesliga matches and showed their attacking strength and defensive solidity on the day.
At home, TSG Hoffenheim are even more impressive. They are on a run of five straight league wins at the PreZero Arena, scoring three or more goals in each of those games. This confidence makes them a tough side to break down when playing in front of their own supporters.
Bayer Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen’s recent form has been mixed. They were beaten 1-4 at home by VfB Stuttgart in midweek, their third loss in five Bundesliga games. This has dropped them to sixth, just one point behind TSG Hoffenheim in fifth.
Despite that setback, Bayer Leverkusen have been strong on the road this season, winning four of their last six away matches in the Bundesliga.
Bayer Leverkusen have often bounced back after heavy defeats, making them a dangerous opponent in Sinsheim.
The Betting Verdict
This fixture has a strong history of goals. TSG Hoffenheim’s home games are high‑scoring, and Bayer Leverkusen have consistently found the net in their recent away clashes.
In fact, nine of their last meetings have seen over 2.5 goals, and Bayer Leverkusen have won the last four away matches against TSG Hoffenheim, scoring at least three in each.
Given TSG Hoffenheim’s home confidence and Leverkusen’s attacking ability, this looks like a match where both teams are likely to score, and there could be plenty of goals.
Backing over 2.5 goals and both teams to score is a sensible play, while Bayer Leverkusen could sneak the win based on recent head-to-head form.
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The Pick :
TSG Hoffenheim 1-2 Bayer Leverkusen
BEST BETTING TIP :
Take over 2.5 goals at odds of 1.50 at Bet365
